Northern Brewer - Sierra Madre American Pale Ale Extract Beer Recipe Kit - Makes 5 Gallons

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About Northern Brewer - Sierra Madre American Pale Ale

All of you out there currently enjoying that chocolate Bourbon-barrel-Brettanomyces continuously-wet-hopped Imperial black IPA, take a moment and say a silent "thank you" to the humble West Coast American Pale Ale. Sure, it might seem tame to your 21st century craft beer sensibilities and sensory-overloaded palate, but back when Northern Brewer was four dudes and a 20-foot storefront, this style was the "extreme" beer - and it's still going strong. More than any other, this widely-imitated ale is responsible for bringing craft beer into the national consciousness and re-introducing America to real beer. Now it's a classic. Decidedly clean, firmly hoppy, and drinkably bitter, this isn't an ale that feels the need to jump up and down and scream for your attention. From Chico, California to all points of the compass, whether you're pairing it with Mexican, burgers and fries, or just conversation, there's always a good time and a place for a good, basic pale ale. Prepare this beer correctly and you just might notice some similarities to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Beer Kit Yield: 5 Gallons; Regional Style: USA; Beer Style: American Pale Ale/Cream Ale; Color: Light; Original Gravity: 1052; Total Time to Make: 6 weeks. Kit includes: malt extract, Yeast, 5 oz. Priming Sugar, 0.75 oz. Chinook hops, 1 oz. German Perle hops, 2 oz. Cascade hops, and Specialty Grains with muslin sack.